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Cartilage
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Cartilage

1947-6035

Published by: SAGE

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Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Biology and Biochemistry 480 46 60 13
Medicine 963 66 113 24

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 142
Documents by Best Scientists*: 182
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 5
SCIMAGO H-index: 52
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.064
Impact Factor: 2.7

Overview

Top Research Topics at Cartilage?

The primary areas of discussion in Cartilage are Cartilage, Osteoarthritis, Surgery, Articular cartilage and Pathology. The research on Cartilage tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Magnetic resonance imaging, Cartilage repair, Biomedical engineering and Cell biology. Magnetic resonance imaging study tackled is connected to the field of Nuclear medicine.

It facilitated discussions that integrated Biomedical engineering and Materials science. The studies in Cell biology featured incorporate elements of In vitro and Gene expression. The featured Osteoarthritis research zeroes in on concepts in Synovial fluid but also tackles themes under In patient.

The work on Surgery addressed in Cartilage expands to the thematically related Autologous chondrocyte implantation. The journal focuses on Articular cartilage research which is adjacent to topics in Anatomy. The research on Internal medicine discussed in the journal draws on the closely related field of Endocrinology.

  • Cartilage (44.96%)
  • Osteoarthritis (33.78%)
  • Surgery (29.53%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Clinical Use of Human Culture–Expanded Autologous Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Transplanted on Platelet-Rich Fibrin Glue in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects: A Pilot Study and Preliminary Results (254 citations)
  • One-Step Cartilage Repair with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrated Cells and Collagen Matrix in Full-Thickness Knee Cartilage Lesions Results at 2-Year Follow-up (161 citations)
  • The Roles of Mechanical Stresses in the Pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis: Implications for Treatment of Joint Injuries. (121 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Cartilage:

The most cited publications primarily focus on research topics in Surgery, Cartilage, Cartilage repair, Osteoarthritis and Pathology. The most cited papers focus on Surgery but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Magnetic resonance imaging, Chondrocyte and Articular cartilage, Autologous chondrocyte implantation. While Cartilage is the focus of the published articles, it also provides insights into the studies of Lesion, Mesenchymal stem cell, Cell biology and Transplantation.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Gene

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Cartilage, Osteoarthritis, Cell biology, Surgery and Articular cartilage are tackled in Cartilage. Cartilage research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Cartilage repair, Degeneration (medical), Pathology, Orthodontics and Regeneration (biology). In the journal, Autologous chondrocyte implantation and Scaffold are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Cartilage repair research.

The presented research on Osteoarthritis deals specifically with Internal medicine but it also addresses topics in Gastroenterology. The journal addresses concerns in Cell biology which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Chondrocyte and In vitro. The journal aims to bridge the gap between the study of Surgery and In patient.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Knee Joint Distraction Compared with High Tibial Osteotomy and Total Knee Arthroplasty: Two-Year Clinical, Radiographic, and Biochemical Marker Outcomes of Two Randomized Controlled Trials: (24 citations)
  • The Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Substantial Clinical Benefit in the Patient-Reported Outcome Measures of Patients Undergoing Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation in the Knee. (18 citations)
  • Three-Dimensional Bioprinting of Articular Cartilage: A Systematic Review. (18 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Cartilage (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Brian J. Cole (22 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Daniel B.F. Saris (20 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Riley J. Williams (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Andreas H. Gomoll (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Jakob Ackermann (13 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Cartilage (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hospital for Special Surgery (51 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • Rush University Medical Center (34 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (30 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Utrecht University (27 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Cornell University (22 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 8.05% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 18.25% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.14% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.90% of all publications and 46.72% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Path in Cartilage Research

Despite the numerous groundbreaking and impactful researches done by cartilage scholars, it's worth noting that not all contributors in this field start their journey here. Many might have begun their professional journey in other healthcare domains, such as pharmacy, before venturing into Cartilage research. Aspiring researchers interested in this path might consider beginning their journey with a pharmacy degree. From our data, we have gathered that some individuals transition from pharmaceutical occupations into research, accruing an invaluable combination of practical and research experience. For instance, if you are based in Kentucky, you could start by fulfilling the requirements to become a fully licensed pharmacist. You can visit this page for more details on how long does it take to become a pharmacist in Kentucky. As your exposure in healthcare increases, you can take up further studies or fellowship programs in research-related areas like Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, or Pathology. This could potentially open up opportunities in Cartilage or Osteoarthritis research. Combining the hands-on experience of patient care with the analytical and investigative skills of research is an empowering move; contributing notably to scientific breakthroughs in Cartilage and Osteoarthritis studies. Remember – every journey starts with a step. Your path into Cartilage research might not be linear, but with determination and the right mentorship, it is definitely achievable and greatly rewarding.

Top Publications

  • PRP Injections for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials:

    Giuseppe Filardo;Davide Previtali;Francesca Napoli;Christian Candrian

    (2020)
    179 Citations
  • The Long-Lasting Effects of “Placebo Injections” in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis:

    Davide Previtali;Giulia Merli;Giorgio Di Laura Frattura;Christian Candrian

    (2020)
    85 Citations
  • Autologous Minced Cartilage Implantation for Treatment of Chondral and Osteochondral Lesions in the Knee Joint: An Overview.

    Gian M Salzmann;Robert Ossendorff;Ron Gilat;Brian J Cole

    (2020)
    67 Citations
  • Infrared Thermography for the Evaluation of Inflammatory and Degenerative Joint Diseases: A Systematic Review

    (2021)
    65 Citations
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee: Etiology and Pathogenetic Mechanisms. A Systematic Review:

    Luca Andriolo;Dennis C. Crawford;Davide Reale;Stefano Zaffagnini

    (2020)
    65 Citations
  • Knee Joint Distraction Compared with High Tibial Osteotomy and Total Knee Arthroplasty: Two-Year Clinical, Radiographic, and Biochemical Marker Outcomes of Two Randomized Controlled Trials:

    Mylène P. Jansen;Nick J. Besselink;Ronald J. van Heerwaarden;Roel J. H. Custers

    (2021)
    52 Citations
  • Synovial Fluid Biomarkers in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Quantitative Evaluation Using BIPEDs Criteria

    Angelo Boffa;Giulia Merli;Luca Andriolo;Christian Lattermann

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Intra-Articular Delivery of Quercetin Using Thermosensitive Hydrogel Attenuate Cartilage Degradation in an Osteoarthritis Rat Model.

    Sze-Wing Mok;Sai-Chuen Fu;Yau-Chuk Cheuk;I-Ming Chu

    (2020)
    47 Citations
  • Arthroscopically Repaired Bucket-Handle Meniscus Tears: Patient Demographics, Postoperative Outcomes, and a Comparison of Success and Failure Cases:

    Bryan M Saltzman;Eric J Cotter;Kevin C Wang;Richard Rice

    (2020)
    43 Citations
  • Meniscal Root Tears and Extrusion Are Significantly Associated with the Development of Accelerated Knee Osteoarthritis: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative:

    Sarah C. Foreman;Sarah C. Foreman;Yao Liu;Michael C. Nevitt;Jan Neumann

    (2020)
    43 Citations

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